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WhatsApp Error 131031: Account locked

There is a problem with the WhatsApp Business Account that is preventing normal operation.

1 min readUpdated Oct 5, 2026

What this means

There is a problem with the WhatsApp Business Account that is preventing normal operation.

Why it happens

  • Account flagged or restricted for a policy issue.

How to resolve it

Review the Policy Enforcement documentation for remediation steps.

Learn more

See Meta's official reference for WhatsApp error code 131031.

Still stuck?

If the error persists after trying the steps above, note the exact error code (131031) and reach out to support with the message details — the code tells us exactly what WhatsApp rejected.

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